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MK53 USX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,933 mi
Last recorded174,933 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 USX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 174,933 miles

Check oil leakage.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 169,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Vehicle has under guard Shied fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 154,842 miles

Vehicle has complete under-body under pan obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Nov 2018 152,149 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 152,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device missing ( split pin) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 149,865 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 149,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 140,068 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 140,068 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 126,170 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dry in places advise to wax oil

Fail 22 Jan 2015 126,170 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dry in places advise to wax oil

Fail 22 Jan 2014 120,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 120,468 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 114,981 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 114,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 107,429 miles

OIL LEAK

SMOKE TEST ON LIMIT

Pass 11 Jan 2011 94,088 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 94,070 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four discs worn

Pass 21 May 2009 80,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2009 80,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 55,594 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,594 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 43,487 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 43,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?

Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,178
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
114,900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 75,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,833
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,460
Registration plate lamp not working 28,647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28,630
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MK53 USX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 100,894 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 75,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK53 USX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK53 USX registered?

MK53 USX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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